COLDWEATHERSTARTING( 50° F and
below)
Whenengine starts, allow engine to run w_th the throttle control in the choke
position until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast posi-
tion. This may require an engine warm-
up period from several seconds to sev- eral minutes, depending on the temper- ature.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP
•Before driving the unit in cold weather, the transmission should be warmed up as follows:
•Be sure the tractor is on level ground.
•Place the motion control lever in neutral. Release the parking brake and let the clutch/brake slowly return to operating position.
•Allow one minute for transmission to warm up. This can be done during the engine warm up period.
•The attachments can also be used dur-
ing the engine
NOTE: At a high altitude (above 3000
feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be
adjusted for best engine performance.
See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the
Service and
•manual.
PURGE TRANSMISSION
,_ CAUTION: Never engage or disen- gage freewheel lever while the engine is running.
To ensure proper operation and perfor- mance, it is recommended that the trans- mission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the trans- mission which may have developed during shipping of your tractor.
IMPORTANT: Should your transmission require removal for service or replace- ment, it should be purged after reinstalla- tion before operating the tractor.
•Place tractor safely on level surface wltL engine off and parking brake set.
•Disengage transmission by placing free- wheel control in freewheeling position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section of manual).
•Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine, After the engine is running, move throt- tle control to slow position. With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/brake:pedal.
•Move motion control lever to full forward
position and hold for five (5) seconds. Move lever to full reverse position ands" hold for five (5) seconds. Repeat this _,
procedure three (3) times.I
NOTE: During this procedure there will I_- no movement of drive wheels. The air i_ being removed from hydrauhc drive sys_
tern. | 0_ |
•Move motion control lever to neutral (f
position. Shut off engine and set parl_
brake.,_,".'
•Engage transmission by placing free_!=
wheel control in driving position (S_ "TO TRANSPORT" in this section of,_'
manual).
•Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine After the engine is running, move thi'0 tie control to half (1/2) speed. With f= motion control lever in neutral (N) po_
tion, slowly disengage clutch/brake
pedal,i'
•Slowly move motion control lever for,, ward; after the tractor moves approxi- mately five (5) feet, slowly move motl( control lever to reverse position. Afte_ the tractor moves approximately five ( feet return the motion control lever to
the neutral (N) position. Repeat this p= cedure with the motion control lever
three (3) times.
•Your tractor is now purged and ready I, normal operation.
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